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Album · 1972

Blacknuss

by Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Released
1972
Label
Atlantic Records
Catalogue no.
SD 1601
Tracklist
11 tracks
Length
43:09
Country
US

“Blacknuss” is an album by Rahsaan Roland Kirk, released in 1972 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 43:09. The line-up features Joe Texidor (percussion), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (woodwind, vocals), Arthur Jenkins (percussion), Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)) and Bill Salter (bass).

Who played on Blacknuss

  • Joe Texidor percussion all tracks
  • Rahsaan Roland Kirk woodwind, vocals all tracks
  • Arthur Jenkins percussion on 8 tracks
  • Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drums (drum set) on 8 tracks
  • Bill Salter bass on 8 tracks
  • Charles McGhee trumpet on 8 tracks
  • Cornell Dupree guitar on 8 tracks
  • Dick Griffin trombone on 8 tracks
  • Keith Loving guitar on 8 tracks
  • Mickey Turner organ on 8 tracks
  • Richard Tee piano on 8 tracks
  • Mickey Tucker organ on 7 tracks
  • Princess Patience Burton vocals on 7 tracks
  • Billy Butler guitar on 4 tracks
  • Henry Pearson bass on 4 tracks
  • Khalil Mhdri drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • Sonelius Smith piano, grand piano on 4 tracks
  • Richard Landrum congas on 3 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Ain’t No Sunshine — Bill Withers 2:29
  2. A2 What’s Goin’ On / Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) — Marvin Gaye 3:49
  3. A3 I Love You Yes I Do 2:50
  4. A4 Take Me Girl, I’m Ready 3:21
  5. A5 My Girl — Smokey Robinson, Ronald White 3:08
  6. A6 Which Way Is It Going 2:28
  7. A7 One Nation 3:42
  8. B1 Never Can Say Goodbye — Clifton Davis 4:03
  9. B2 Old Rugged Cross 7:17
  10. B3 Make It With You — David Gates 4:51
  11. B4 Blacknuss — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 5:11

Production

  • Joel Dorn producer
  • Lew Hahn engineer, remixer
  • Bob Liftin engineer

More albums by Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Triple Threat 1957 · King Records Introducing Roland Kirk 1960 · Argo We Free Kings 1961 · Mercury Records Kirk’s Work 1961 · Prestige Domino 1962 · Mercury Records Reeds & Deeds 1963 · Mercury Records Gifts & Messages 1964 · Mercury Records Kirk in Copenhagen 1964 · Live · Mercury Records I Talk With the Spirits 1965 · Limelight Slightly Latin 1966 · Limelight Now Please Don’t You Cry, Beautiful Edith 1967 · Verve Here Comes the Whistleman 1967 · Live · Atlantic

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Blacknuss?

The line-up of Blacknuss includes Joe Texidor (percussion), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (woodwind, vocals), Arthur Jenkins (percussion), Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)), Bill Salter (bass), Charles McGhee (trumpet), Cornell Dupree (guitar) and Dick Griffin (trombone).

Which label released Blacknuss?

Blacknuss was released in 1972 on Atlantic Records (SD 1601).

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